WETHERSFIELD, CONNECTICUT 
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Reliable Grass Seeds 
Prices subject to change, according to market 
fluctuations. We advise writing for prices on all 
Grass and Field Seeds. We do not offer mixtures, 
except for Lawn Grass, but shall be glad to suggest 
the proper proportions for different uses if we are 
advised of the location and kind of soil. There is 
no extra charge for supplying grasses mixed accord¬ 
ing to your specifications. Quantities of 15 lbs. or 
more of a variety will be furnished at the 100 lb. 
rate, less quantities at a slight advance. 
ASTORIA BENT This very fine leaved variety 
has a creeping habit of growth and makes a 
very durable turf. Of the western varieties 
it is the best adapted to eastern climate. 
Lb. $1.50; Not prepaid, 100 lbs. $1.25 per lb. 
COLONIAL BENT A very pure strain of 
Rhode Island Bent Lb. $1.40; 
Not prepaid, 100 lbs. $1.20 per lb. 
SOUTH GERMAN BENT A natural mixture 
containing various Bent Grasses, all fine-leaved. 
Lb. $1.50; Not prepaid, 100 lbs. $1.25 per lb. 
CHEWING’S FESCUE The leaves of this New 
Zealand grass are dark green and fine, forming 
a close and lasting turf. Thrives on dry, 
sandy soils, but does well on heavy land and in 
shady places. 
Lb. 80c; Not prepaid, 100 lbs. 70c per lb. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS A fine-leaved dark 
green grass; one of the principal constituents 
of good lawn mixtures. Also a good pasture 
grass on sweet soils. 
Lb. 40c; Not prepaid, 100 lbs. 32c per lb. 
DOMESTIC RYE GRASS A quick growing 
grass very valuable as a cover crop and in lawn 
grass mixtures to produce 
a quick turf or to cover 
banks and terraces tempo¬ 
rarily. 
Lb. 20c; Not prepaid, 100 lbs. 
15c per lb. 
RED TOP (HEAVY RE¬ 
CLEANED SEED) Lfsed gen¬ 
erally as a fine-leaved hay 
grass. Also used in lawn 
mixtures to form a quick 
turf of good quality. 
Lb. 30c; 
Not prepaid, 100 lbs.25c per lb. 
ROUGH STALKED MEAD¬ 
OW GRASS Related to Ken¬ 
tucky Blue Grass but is 
more permanent in dry and 
shady places. 
Lb. 45c; 
Not prepaid, 100 lbs.40c per lb. 
TIMOTHY The common hay 
grass. Produces a heavy 
crop on almost all soils. 
Lb. 35c; 
Not prepaid, 100 lbs.28c per lb. 
ORCHARD GRASS A valuable pasture grass 
best adapted to shady and moist places. 
Lb. 25c; Not prepaid, 100 lbs. 20c per lb. 
MEADOW FESCUE (ENGLISH BLUE GRASS) 
An excellent pasture grass for use in mixtures 
for moist soils. 
Lb. 30c; Not prepaid, 100 lbs. 22c per lb. 
ALFALFA 
GRIMM (IDAHO BLUE TAG) The highest grade 
of one of the hardiest strains; State Certified 
seed. Be sure to inoculate Alfalfa except 
when resowing old fields. 
Lb. 45c; Not prepaid, 30 lb. sealed bags 40c per lb. 
CLOVERS 
ALSIKE On either dry or poorly drained soils 
Alsike is longer lived than Medium Red. 
Should be used in all hay and pasture mixtures. 
Lb. 40c; Not prepaid, 100 lbs. 35c per lb. 
MEDIUM RED Northern grown seed adapted to 
the New England climate. No other clover is 
so extensively planted. 
Lb. 40c; Not prepaid, 100 lbs. 34c per lb. 
WHITE DUTCH CLOVER A permanent low 
spreading variety for pastures and lawns. 
Forms a close mat of green leaves and grows 
throughout the season. For lawns on dry banks 
and poor soil we recommend the addition of at 
least 1 lb. to each 5000 sq. ft. in addition to 
the lawn grass mixture. For pastures 5 lbs. 
per acre is ample. 
Lb. 50c; Not prepaid, 100 lbs. 45c per lb. 
WHITE SWEET Tall-growing biennial variety. 
Thrives on all but very acid soils. Valuable 
for pasturage and for soil improvement. 
Lb. 20c; Not prepaid, 100 lbs. 15c per lb. 
CRIMSON An annual variety much used as a 
cover crop, but not entirely dependable for 
hardiness in New England. 
Lb. 25c; Not prepaid, 100 lbs. 20c per lb. 
LAWN GRASS MIXTURES — Page 3 
Due to the short crops and re¬ 
sulting scarcity, prices of all 
grasses and field seeds are 
subject to change. When you 
are ready to purchase let us 
quote you prices. We handle 
only the highest quality seed. 
